§1435 Application of Regulations; International Negotiations and Cooperation

Summary

Regulations under this chapter must follow widely accepted international law and any treaties or agreements the United States has. Rules cannot be applied to people who are not U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or resident aliens unless doing so is allowed by international law or by an agreement with the person’s country or, for a ship crewmember, by an agreement with the ship’s flag country. The Secretary of State, working with the Secretary, must try to negotiate with other governments to protect national marine sanctuaries and support their reasons for existing. The Secretary must also work with the State Department and other federal agencies to cooperate with foreign governments and international groups to protect and manage special marine areas, following regional and multilateral arrangements.